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Complex Contraception Clinic

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(415) 353-3400

The UCSF Complex Contraception Clinic serves women with medical factors that complicate their options for birth control. We provide all methods of contraception, including (though not limited to) long-acting reversible contraception and sterilization. Patients who may benefit from our services include those who have:

  • History of cancer or current cancer
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Migraines
  • Seizure disorders
  • Obesity
  • Developmental delay
  • Received an organ transplant or undergo dialysis
  • Conditions for which they take teratogenic medications (medications that may cause birth defects in the event of pregnancy), such as Accutane
  • Clotting or bleeding disorder
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Uterine abnormality
  • History of difficult insertions or removals of intrauterine devices or contraceptive implants
  • Dissatisfaction with or side effects from previous or current contraceptive methods

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    • Photo I.D.
    • Health insurance card
    • Insurance authorization, if required
    • Doctor's referral, if required
    • Recent test results related to your condition
    • List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
    • List of questions you may have
    • Device or paper for taking notes

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